Chris Knight – Down The River (Ukulele)

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I was 18 my brother was 21

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One saturday evening when all the work was done

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We went down to the river we had some lines to run

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My brother Walter Had a fight the week before

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Knocked a boy named wilson through the pool hall door

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They say dont mess with wilson, unless you want a war

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We put the boat in the water, and we made that engine run

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Loaded up the lantern against the sinkin' sun

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And my brother Walter, was loading his gun

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And    we    went   down    the    river